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LatPro Admin Career Ownership

" Feel the fear and do it anyway".
- Susan Jeffers

In a time of change it is important that we take ownership of our careers and the work we do.

The first place we must start with is with ourselves.

  • Do we have the courage to examine our strengths?
  • How we communicate and deal with others?
  • How we handle conflict?
  • How we deal with change?
  • How we listen to others?
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Added by LatPro Admin on November 6, 2008 at 1:07pm — No Comments

LatPro Admin Providing Value to Customers and Ourselves

Everyone in the workforce could benefit by assessing how they are providing value to their organization, their internal and external customers, and their shareholders. And something we could ask more frequently is "what value do we provide to ourself"?

Given today's economy it's important to review what we do and how we're doing it. Gone are the days of "job security." Decades ago, as long as you were a "good" worker you could pretty much be guaranteed a job until you chose to retire… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on October 23, 2008 at 12:12pm — No Comments

LatPro Admin 13 ways to motivate and support your employees and co-workers

As leaders we not only have to have clearly defined vision and mission statements (and goals that can be acted on), but we also have the responsibility to help others build confidence and leadership abilities, increase knowledge and skills, inspire performance, and create an atmosphere of trust.

Tips for Motivating and Supporting your Employees and Co-workers


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Added by LatPro Admin on August 25, 2008 at 4:50pm — No Comments

LatPro Admin 10 Tips For Becoming A Better Leader

We usually know our strengths and recognize our weaknesses. By identifying areas of improvement and by writing them down and adding them to our development plan, we stand a much greater chance of success.

Sometimes it's not easy to admit our areas of weakness, and harder yet to document and track our progress. In order to make progress we first must "own" the gap and be open and willing to grow in that area and accept suggestions for improvement!

These 10 tips provide a simple w

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Added by LatPro Admin on May 28, 2008 at 3:39am — No Comments

LatPro Admin Leadership Tip: Giving and Receiving Feedback

Feedback is critical for validation and/or for the opportunity to understand and respond to perceptions that may or may not be known to you.

Steps in the feedback process:
  1. ASK: Ask your co-workers for feedback. The simple act of asking for feedback sends a message that you value their opinion and that you would consider changing a behavior based upon their input.
  2. LISTEN: Listen to what they say. Try not to evaluate whe
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Added by LatPro Admin on May 12, 2008 at 1:04pm — No Comments

Career Expert Top 10 US industries with the largest wage and salary employment growth

The ten industries with the largest projected wage and salary employment growth from 2006 to 2016 are led by consulting services, employment services and healthcare.

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Added by Career Expert on May 8, 2008 at 11:04pm — No Comments

LatPro Admin Virtual Interview Questions Can Be THE Most Important Part of Your Job Application

You may have noticed that some employers will ask applicants to complete "Virtual Interview Questions" when responding to their job listing. If you see these questions, you should always answer them thoughtfully.

If a recruiter has taken the time to include Virtual Interview Questions, you can be sure that they're an important part of your application. They aren't "option

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Added by LatPro Admin on October 4, 2007 at 12:47pm — No Comments

Career Expert Get the Jump on Your Competition with Email Job Notification Services

Time is of the Essence. He Who Hesitates is Lost. The Early Bird Gets the Worm. These English dichos are true in many areas of life, especially where career matters are concerned.

Competition always exists for good jobs, so when you see an open position that sparks your interest, it’s smart to send your application as soon as possible. Procrastinating – even just a day or two – could mean the difference between getting a shot at a plum position or missing a great opportunity.… Continue

Added by Career Expert on September 2, 2007 at 1:00am — No Comments

Juan Guillermo Tornoe When Spanish at Work Causes Conflict: What Should Employers Do?

Q: "I have several bilingual employees who speak Spanish at work among themselves. Most of my workers speak little or no Spanish, and some have complained because they feel uncomfortable when they can’t understand the conversations going on around them. How should I handle this?"

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Added by Juan Guillermo Tornoe on July 12, 2007 at 1:00am — No Comments

LatPro Admin From the Recruiter: How to Proofread your Resume

Everyone knows that you should proofread your resume. So why am I repeating this advice? Because, as a recruiter, I see resumes with typos, spelling errors, incorrect word usage and punctuation mistakes more often than I should.

We all make mistakes at one time or another, but a resume isn't the place to do it. This is your first (and often only) chance to make a positive impres

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Added by LatPro Admin on November 7, 2006 at 8:00am — No Comments

Career Expert Your Email Address Could Hurt your Chances of Getting an Interview

When searching for a job, there is no such thing as an unimportant detail. Every aspect that you present to an employer should reflect a professional image.

So, if you're asking potential employers to contact you at an email like lovetoparty@hotmail.com or hotgirl22@yahoo.com, chances are you aren't making the best impression possible. Details like this shouldn't be overlooked -- they combine to create an overall pic

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Added by Career Expert on November 7, 2006 at 7:22am — No Comments

LatPro Admin Ask the Recruiter: Why aren't more employers viewing my resume?

Q: Why aren't more recruiters viewing my resume?

A: If your resume isn't being viewed by recruiters and employers as often as you'd like, the problem could be your Public Resume Title.

Unlike your Private Resume Title (which is only visible to you), your Public Resume Title can be seen by recruiters like myself, and it

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Added by LatPro Admin on September 25, 2006 at 9:56am — No Comments

LatPro Admin Basic Resume Writing - Quick Tips for Foreign Professionals

A resume should be: An original. Informative at a glance. Geared toward the industry/company targeted. One page in length (preference) – 2 pages (acceptable). Free from error, visibly crisp and clean. Brief and clear in content. Common sense rules. Do Not: Use the word I. Write in the third person. Abuse the word "all." Present meaningless information. Use the phrase "same as above." Show frequent changes in employment. Inject meaningless hot words. Expect a… Continue

Added by LatPro Admin on August 30, 2006 at 1:01pm — No Comments

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